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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Was wanting to know how reliable is a TR8 plug to drive to the track. Do they fowl out easy? R5724-8 STOCK #7317 of course bringing a few extra sets when I run.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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It's going to come down to your tune. If it's rich they will not last as long. My car idles and cruises pretty lean and I'm sure I could do it even though I never have.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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You hit the nail on the head Speedy. My car drove everywhere on 8's. It was tuned on 8's and I sprayed on the 9's and 10's I ran. Im a hardcore street car guy so I could give 2 ***** about idle quality, I just want to make it to the track or wherever Im going without fouling plugs. So I tuned the car myself with the cold plugs in and it was great.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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just a tip, those are projected plugs you have listed. you will want to run the non projected version which is NGK-1049
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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What is the difference in projected and non. which is the best plug
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Non-projected for nitrous !
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Do you have part# on those. 8s
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Originally Posted by dnkynrbk
What is the difference in projected and non. which is the best plug
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just a tip, those are projected plugs you have listed. you will want to run the non projected version which is NGK-1049
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Originally Posted by dnkynrbk
Do you have part# on those. 8s
I run TR6's on the motor and swap them out for non-projected tip 8s at the track. no reason to run an 8 just to get to and from the track.

NGK B8EFS stock # 1049

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Both non-projected tip heat range 8 plugs...If you need part numbers 9's 10's or anything else just let me know
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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the local parts store does not have those but can special order what about this plug
NGK TR8IX (part number 3691);
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dnkynrbk
the local parts store does not have those but can special order what about this plug
NGK TR8IX (part number 3691);
I doubt they will have that plug in stock either. Besides its still a projected tip. First rule with racing..never rush anything. Get the right plugs.

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Old May 24, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Im running BR7EFS non projected tipped plugs they work great in my blown engine, I see one guy mention B8EFS Do u need to run a resistor plug? I have always ran resistor plugs in mine. Mine hated TR6s with projected tip, didnt last long.
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Old May 24, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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As far as my experience, it won't last long...https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...l#post11646940
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what wont???
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Old May 25, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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I tested out the non projected 8s they worked great loaded the car on the trailer and made serveral passes and loaded back up with no issues just tunning the car for the DP. When im ready to set some new personal best I will be switching them out before the run. thanks
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